(a) Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to regulate the use and location of portable storage units. These units are typically known by the names: PODS (Portable On Demand Storage Units), SAM (Store and Move), SmartBox USA, and UNITS. These types of units are typically used for moving, temporary storage during construction and other purposes as may be listed below.
(b) Definition. For the purposes of this section, the term “portable storage unit” shall mean any enclosed unit of durable construction or material, typically eight feet in width by eight feet in height by 16 feet long, designed for temporary storage, which are transported by truck and left on site or are filled and removed and stored at a central location.
(c) General regulations. Portable storage units may be permitted as a temporary use in any zoning district as follows:
(1) Location and timeframe.
A. Temporary use for new construction. Portable storage units are to be removed within three days after use of the unit is no longer necessary or when construction is complete, whichever is sooner.
B. Moving and relocating in residential districts.
1. If used by an occupant of a property for moving or relocating, a portable storage unit shall only be located on a paved surface on the property for a period of not more than seven days or for a period of 14 total days in any 365-day period.
2. Portable storage units shall not be located any closer to an adjacent property than the required minimum side or rear yard setback for accessory uses in the district the unit is located.
C. Other districts.
1. Portable storage units shall not be permitted in any non-residential districts for temporary or permanent on site storage unless expressly permitted by the Planning Commission.
2. When permitted, a portable storage unit shall be located on a paved surface on the property for a period of not more than seven days or for a period of 14 total days in any 365-day period.
3. Portable storage units shall not be located any closer to an adjacent parcel than the required minimum side or rear yard setback for accessory uses in the district that the unit is located.
(2) Prohibitions.
A. No portable storage unit shall be used for human or animal occupation.
B. Portable storage units larger than those identified in § 1296.29(b), Definition, shall be prohibited in the Municipality unless expressly permitted by the Planning Commission.
C. Only one portable storage unit shall be permitted on the property at any time.
D. No portable storage unit shall be located in a public right-of-way.
E. No electrical or plumbing service shall be connected to or provide in the portable storage unit.
(3) Public nuisance. The placement of any portable storage unit shall be located in such a manner on any property as not to create a public nuisance such as creating a motor vehicle visibility issue.
(4) Permit required. Any portable storage unit shall require a Temporary Use permit to be issued by the Zoning Officer. The permit fee shall be as established by the Municipal Council and shall be good for the period specified on the permit.
(Ord. 17-2013, passed 9-24-2013)